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Pedro Reis, Chuck Sidlow, Dolly Jacobs Reis and Chuck Sidlow
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • April 28, 2015
La Cirque Appetit

More than 250 guests attended the Circus Arts Conservatory's 'La Cirque Appetit' on Tuesday, April 28, at Sailor Circus Arena.

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Paul and Carla Barbosa with Tommie and Carl Cannova
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • April 25, 2015
All-in For ALS Casino Night

A Life Story Foundation hosted its All-in for ALS Casino Night on Friday, April 24, at The Lake Club.

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Co-Chairs Nola and Larry Hietbrink
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • April 25, 2015
Fairytale Ball 'The Crystal Palace'

Children First hosted its 15th annual Celebration Gala 'Fairytale Ball - The Crystal Palace' on Saturday, April 25, at Michael's On East.

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Hope Hahn, Hollie Parks and Tina Wahlers
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • April 24, 2015
A Taste of New Orleans Interactive Dinner and Auction

Guests attended Lakewood Ranch YMCA's 'A Taste of New Orleans' Interactive Dinner and Auction on Friday, April 24, at Polo Grill and Bar's Fete Ballroom.

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2015 Stephen H. Goldman, M.D. Keystone Award Recipients Dr. Alissa Shulman, Laurie Shaw and Dawn Moore
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • April 22, 2015
Celebration of Hope Dinner

Center for Building Hope hosted its 14th annual Celebration of Hope Dinner on Wednesday, April 22, at The Francis.

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Signature Saks Rockstar faux leather cosmetic case, $28, at Saks Fifth Avenue Sarasota
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • April 22, 2015
Fashion Insider: All White Everything

The time between Memorial Day and Labor Day is when we all love to wear white, although the urge starts a little early in Florida.

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Phil Mancini presents Beatrice Friedman with her birthday cake. Photo by Cliff Roles.
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 22, 2015
Black Tie & Tales 4.23.15

Catch up on this week's social news with Black Tie & Tales.

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2015 Hall of Fame Honorees David S. Howard, Jay Handelman, Carol Poteat Buchanan and Robert Kimbrough
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • April 21, 2015
CVA 25th Anniversary Celebration 2015 Hall of Fame Induction & Video Premiere Luncheon

Guests attended Community Video Archive's 25th Anniversary Celebration 2015 Hall of Fame Induction and Video Premiere Luncheon on Tuesday, April 21, at Michael's On East.

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Co-Chair Beth Cannata, Mike Hurney and Co-Chair Robyn Schmitt
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • April 18, 2015
Celebrate Freedom!

Selah Freedom hosted 'Celebrate Freedom!' an interactive evening of food and music on Saturday, April 18, at Michael's Wine Cellar.

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Carol White Bold, Larry Bold, Katie Couchot and Nelda Thompson
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • April 18, 2015
2015 Greenfield Prize Award Dinner

Guests attended the 2015 Greenfield Prize Award Dinner honoring Bobby Previte on Saturday, April 18, at Michael's On East.

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Edan Armistead and Adriana Buchanan
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • April 18, 2015
Kids' Black Tie

More than 200 guests attended UCP's first annual Kids' Black Tie event on Saturday, April 18, at Sailor Circus.

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Marcel Srur, John Welch and Ken Bregg
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • April 17, 2015
Cinema Tropicale

Guests attended Sarasota Film Festival's Cinema Tropicale on Friday, April 17, at Michael's On East.

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Jane Seymour at Sarasota Film Festival’s ‘At Lunch with…Jane Seymour’ event on Friday, April 17, at Sarasota Yacht Club.
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • April 17, 2015
At Lunch with…Jane Seymour

Guests attended Sarasota Film Festival's 'At Lunch with...Jane Seymour' event on Wednesday, April 17, at Sarasota Yacht Club.

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Co-Chairs Peggy Roberts and Donna Koffman
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • April 15, 2015
Blue Ties & Butterflies

Child Protection Center hosted its 3rd annual Blue Ties & Butterflies event on Wednesday, April 15, at Michael's On East.

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Paul Tarantino, Lisa Morris, host Howard Rooks and Bunny Skirboll
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • April 15, 2015
Compeer Celebration

Guests attended Compeer Inc.'s Compeer Celebration on Wednesday, April 15, at a private home.

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